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Gallen ruled out of Origin I

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The captain of the NSW VB Blues, Paul Gallen, will not play in Origin I this year after he and coach Laurie Daley agreed it to be in the best interests of the team.

Gallen, who is suffering a hip complaint, and Daley agreed on the decision after discussing the matter today.

“After talking, Gal and I decided it is in the best interests of the team to get the injury healed and when it has fully recovered he’ll be welcomed straight back,” Daley said.

“It was a really difficult decision for us both to come to because Gal, as captain, is such an important part of our team, and he places such a high value on playing for New South Wales.”

The NSW VB Blues side for Origin I will be announced at The Star on Tuesday.

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